Hydro One court case another blow to Wynne’s trustworthiness

Last week, Ontario government lawyers argued in court that even if Wynne's cabinet had privatized Hydro One to solicit campaign contributions, it was within its rights to do so.

A court case involving the sale of Hydro One will reinforce questions about Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne's credibility, writes Thomas Walkom. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

TORONTO—A lawsuit challenging the privatization of Hydro One is winding its way slowly through the courts. It may not succeed. Judges are hard to predict. But politically, it hits Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberal government where it hurts—its trustworthiness.

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